The grounds of Lalmatia Housing Society School and College came alive with the beats of drums and the colourful celebration of Wangala, the foremost festival of the Garo community. Known as the “Hundred Drums Festival,” Wangala is a time for the community to thank Misi Saljong, the Sun Deity, for a successful harvest. This festive celebration marks the end of the farming season and celebrates the blessings of nature.

Hundreds of jubilant people belonging to the Garo community celebrated their traditional “Wangala” (harvest) festival at the premises of Sadhu Patrick Cathedral in Mymensingh town Sunday.